KUALA LUMPUR: Phase 1 of the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) for 2026 will be rolled out from Tuesday (Jan 20) to five million recipients, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "As I announced in my New Year message this year, the Madani Govt began disbursing the Phase 1 of the STR payments today (Jan 20). "A...
Descendants of Mandailing, Chinese and Indian families strive to keep bonds intact by organising activities for their young and old MANY people lose touch with their family or ancestral roots for one reason or another, particularly in the fast-paced urban life and amid the rat race. There are, however, groups of people who meticulously keep track of...
FOR the past decade, Shopee Malaysia has worked to make online commerce accessible and secure. As it enters its next chapter, the platform is sharpening its focus on expanding community access and sustaining livelihoods across the nation. Connecting consumers nationwide Participation in the digital economy relies on access to safe online transactions, essential goods and convenience regardless...
AN investigation is underway to determine the cause of a landslide at a slope between Taman Bukit Permai and Taman Saga in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. Teratai assemblyman Yew Jia Haur said he would call for a meeting with the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) and technical agencies to get a clearer picture of the issue. “Currently, MPAJ...
SOME 55% of automotive-related businesses in Ampang Jaya, Selangor have complied with a policy requiring them to rent designated parking bays, four months after the ruling took effect. The rule, which came into force last August, requires vehicle workshops, car wash centres and accessory shops to rent between two and three designated bays in front of...
THE Kuala Lumpur Solid Waste Transfer Station near Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) has come under scrutiny following operational disruptions that raised concerns over capacity, maintenance and oversight. For the past two weeks, waste operator Alam Flora Sdn Bhd (Alam Flora) and its contractors had to divert rubbish directly to the Bukit Tagar landfill, some 60km...
Dining at the Bayan Baru Market complex in Penang is now a much cooler experience with the installation of giant industrial fans to beat the tropical heat. Measuring between 5m and 7m in diameter, the large ceiling fans costing about RM230,000, have improved ventilation for both customers and traders. Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said eight...
PRASARANA Malaysia Berhad (Prasarana) will be adding 53 new zones to its Rapid On-Demand service, which is currently available in the Klang Valley and Penang. The new zones will be gradually introduced from next year until the end of 2028. Of the 53 zones, 31 will be added in the Klang Valley and 22 will be added...
KUALA LUMPUR: ALL future development proposals in Kuala Lumpur must take into account input from local MPs before being submitted to local authorities for consideration and approval. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh said MPs would also be able to access the One Stop Centre portal, where they can get details on...
PETALING JAYA: TalentCorp is leading a community-based upskilling initiative that is set to benefit over 22,000 Malaysians nationwide with better skills to use artificial intelligence (AI), says Datuk Seri R. Ramanan. The Human Resources Minister said the “Jelajah AI MyMahir” programme is a community-based AI upskilling initiative led by TalentCorp in collaboration with Ernst & Young...
